Question

In phillis wheatley's poem "to his excellency general washington," how is america personified?

a. as a peaceful, fragile mourning dove

b. as a dreadful, aggressive american soldier

c. as the strong, beautiful goddess columbia

d. as the brave, honorable general washington

Answer 1

c. as the strong, beautiful goddess columbia

Step-by-step explanation:

In this poem, Phillis Wheatley personifies America as Columbia. Columbia is a traditional personification of the United States. The name comes from Columbus, who discovered America. In the past, Columbia was seen as a mythical goddess, and this is the version that is presented in Wheatley's poem. She was also considered a personification of the ideal of freedom.

Answer 2

The answer C. as the strong, beautiful goddess Columbia
Phillis Wheatley personifies American Outpost as a hero goddess named Columbia. She wears "Olive and laurel" branches in her hair., wherein Greek mythology olive is usually identified with a warrior goddess.